High Spirit: Brown Joel’s Bubbly Take-off in Afrobeats
After striking gold with the breakout single Ogechi alongside BoyPee and Hyce, Ajegunle-born singer Brown Joel (Favour Agubosim) has launched his solo ascent with High Spirit—a 10-track debut mixtape reflecting his gratitude, faith, and youthful wonder. The project, years in the making, channels Joel’s journey from humble beginnings to the spotlight, blending airy grooves and introspective storytelling. Influenced by his upbringing in Ajegunle and a family passionate about music, Joel’s earliest pursuits included singing, dancing, and performing at local clubs. He dropped out of the University of Lagos, where he was studying French, to pursue music full time, driven by family responsibilities and the pursuit of his dream. Joel’s music, shaped by icons such as Tuface, Duncan Mighty, and Westlife, centers on themes of love, hope, and self-empowerment—captured especially in songs like “Higher Power.” High Spirit’s creative process, collaborations (including the hit […]